Overview
- The police began the first phase of the clearance on Sunday with more than 350 officers supported by dozens of vans, drones and three heavy UIP vehicles — two BMR armoured vehicles and one VAMTAC.
- Authorities reported after two days that the Trampolín camp was dismantled and that thousands were either taken by bus to the CATE or temporary reception centres or left Ceuta by voluntary return.
- Police and government sources said more than 1,200 people chose voluntary return to Morocco rather than enter the CATE registration process that can trigger asylum or deportation procedures.
- Health officials warned of very high levels of intestinal enterococci and E. coli in Trampolín’s waters, a public‑health reason given for the removal and for the ongoing beach cleanup and searches for people elsewhere in Ceuta.
- The operation was paced by limited reception capacity and framed by political deadlines, with a ministerial target of October 15 and the royal visit on October 13 shaping timing and next steps for processing and housing those who remain.